Comcast (CMCSA) | Dividend History & Payments | 1988 - 2025
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TL;DR: Comcast Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Comcast has paid $1.61 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 4.94%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.81%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $3.93 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 1, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$1.61
12-Month Div. Yield
4.94%
3-Year Total Dividend
$3.93
3-Year Avg Dividend
$1.31
3-Year Avg Yield
0.81%
Last 5Y Dividend
$5.93
All Time Dividend
$16.61
Date Range
Nov 1988 - Oct 2025
Comcast Yearly Dividend History Chart
Comcast Dividend History From 1988 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | $1.30 | $0.32 | 3.76% |
| 2024 | 4 | $1.22 | $0.30 | 2.99% |
| 2023 | 4 | $1.14 | $0.28 | 2.84% |
| 2022 | 4 | $1.06 | $0.26 | 2.54% |
| 2021 | 4 | $0.98 | $0.24 | 1.80% |
| 2020 | 4 | $0.90 | $0.22 | 2.21% |
| 2019 | 3 | $0.63 | $0.21 | 1.47% |
| 2018 | 5 | $0.92 | $0.18 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 3 | $0.48 | $0.16 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 5 | $0.68 | $0.14 | 2.13% |
| 2015 | 4 | $0.47 | $0.12 | 1.59% |
| 2014 | 3 | $0.33 | $0.11 | 1.25% |
| 2013 | 2 | $0.20 | $0.10 | 0.83% |
| 1999 | 2 | $6.30 | $3.15 | 52.76% |
| 1998 | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1997 | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1996 | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1995 | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1994 | 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1993 | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1992 | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1991 | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1990 | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1989 | 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1988 | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.33 | 1.01% | $32.56 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | $0.33 | 0.92% | $35.99 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | $0.33 | 0.99% | $33.38 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | $0.31 | 0.85% | $36.36 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | $0.31 | 0.75% | $41.19 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | $0.31 | 0.82% | $37.86 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | $0.31 | 0.76% | $40.90 |
| Jan 2, 2024 | $0.29 | 0.67% | $43.04 |
| Oct 3, 2023 | $0.29 | 0.67% | $43.47 |
| Jul 3, 2023 | $0.29 | 0.70% | $41.43 |
| Apr 4, 2023 | $0.29 | 0.77% | $37.69 |
| Jan 3, 2023 | $0.27 | 0.71% | $37.89 |
| Oct 4, 2022 | $0.27 | 0.92% | $29.27 |
| Jul 5, 2022 | $0.27 | 0.68% | $39.96 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | $0.27 | 0.57% | $47.42 |
| Jan 4, 2022 | $0.25 | 0.50% | $50.05 |
| Oct 5, 2021 | $0.25 | 0.46% | $54.70 |
| Jul 6, 2021 | $0.25 | 0.43% | $58.03 |
| Apr 6, 2021 | $0.25 | 0.47% | $53.57 |
| Jan 5, 2021 | $0.23 | 0.45% | $51.54 |
| Oct 6, 2020 | $0.23 | 0.51% | $44.85 |
| Jun 30, 2020 | $0.23 | 0.59% | $39.25 |
| Mar 31, 2020 | $0.23 | 0.68% | $33.95 |
| Jan 7, 2020 | $0.21 | 0.47% | $44.98 |
| Oct 1, 2019 | $0.21 | 0.47% | $44.71 |
| Jul 2, 2019 | $0.21 | 0.49% | $43.28 |
| Apr 2, 2019 | $0.21 | 0.52% | $40.42 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | $0.19 | 0.53% | $35.81 |
| Oct 2, 2018 | $0.19 | 0.55% | $34.56 |
| Jul 2, 2018 | $0.19 | 0.57% | $33.58 |
| Apr 3, 2018 | $0.19 | 0.56% | $34.12 |
| Jan 2, 2018 | $0.16 | 0.38% | $41.04 |
| Oct 3, 2017 | $0.16 | 0.41% | $38.01 |
| Jun 30, 2017 | $0.16 | 0.41% | $38.57 |
| Apr 3, 2017 | $0.16 | 0.41% | $38.03 |
| Dec 30, 2016 | $0.14 | 0.39% | $35.13 |
| Oct 3, 2016 | $0.14 | 0.42% | $32.68 |
| Jul 1, 2016 | $0.14 | 0.41% | $33.56 |
| Apr 4, 2016 | $0.14 | 0.45% | $30.80 |
| Jan 4, 2016 | $0.12 | 0.46% | $27.33 |
| Oct 5, 2015 | $0.12 | 0.41% | $30.25 |
| Jun 29, 2015 | $0.12 | 0.40% | $31.17 |
| Mar 30, 2015 | $0.12 | 0.43% | $28.97 |
| Jan 5, 2015 | $0.11 | 0.40% | $28.15 |
| Sep 29, 2014 | $0.11 | 0.42% | $26.83 |
| Jun 30, 2014 | $0.11 | 0.41% | $27.45 |
| Mar 31, 2014 | $0.11 | 0.45% | $25.09 |
| Dec 30, 2013 | $0.10 | 0.38% | $25.53 |
| Sep 30, 2013 | $0.10 | 0.43% | $22.82 |
| May 6, 1999 | $6.30 | 51.76% | $12.17 |
| Mar 2, 1999 | $0.00 | 0.03% | $11.71 |
| Dec 1, 1998 | $0.00 | 0.04% | $8.90 |
| Sep 1, 1998 | $0.00 | 0.06% | $6.51 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | $0.00 | 0.07% | $5.65 |
| Mar 3, 1998 | $0.00 | 0.06% | $6.02 |
| Dec 2, 1997 | $0.00 | 0.08% | $4.64 |
| Sep 3, 1997 | $0.00 | 0.10% | $3.81 |
| Jun 4, 1997 | $0.00 | 0.13% | $3.04 |
| Mar 4, 1997 | $0.00 | 0.13% | $2.94 |
| Dec 3, 1996 | $0.00 | 0.13% | $2.90 |
| Sep 4, 1996 | $0.00 | 0.14% | $2.69 |
| Jun 5, 1996 | $0.00 | 0.13% | $2.93 |
| Mar 5, 1996 | $0.00 | 0.12% | $3.29 |
| Dec 5, 1995 | $0.00 | 0.12% | $3.15 |
| Aug 30, 1995 | $0.00 | 0.11% | $3.52 |
| May 26, 1995 | $0.00 | 0.14% | $2.83 |
| Feb 27, 1995 | $0.00 | 0.15% | $2.65 |
| Nov 25, 1994 | $0.00 | 0.15% | $2.58 |
| Aug 29, 1994 | $0.00 | 0.15% | $2.67 |
| May 27, 1994 | $0.00 | 0.12% | $3.17 |
| Nov 26, 1993 | $0.00 | 0.10% | $3.99 |
| Aug 30, 1993 | $0.00 | 0.12% | $3.38 |
| May 28, 1993 | $0.00 | 0.15% | $2.62 |
| Mar 1, 1993 | $0.00 | 0.14% | $2.72 |
| Nov 27, 1992 | $0.00 | 0.19% | $2.01 |
| Aug 28, 1992 | $0.00 | 0.24% | $1.65 |
| Jun 1, 1992 | $0.00 | 0.21% | $1.88 |
| Mar 2, 1992 | $0.00 | 0.22% | $1.76 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | $0.00 | 0.24% | $1.62 |
| Aug 29, 1991 | $0.00 | 0.25% | $1.53 |
| May 31, 1991 | $0.00 | 0.22% | $1.76 |
| Mar 1, 1991 | $0.00 | 0.20% | $1.67 |
| Nov 30, 1990 | $0.00 | 0.25% | $1.33 |
| Aug 30, 1990 | $0.00 | 0.28% | $1.19 |
| Jun 1, 1990 | $0.00 | 0.20% | $1.65 |
| Mar 2, 1990 | $0.00 | 0.20% | $1.67 |
| Dec 1, 1989 | $0.00 | 0.16% | $1.85 |
| Aug 31, 1989 | $0.00 | 0.14% | $2.12 |
| May 25, 1989 | $0.00 | 0.13% | $1.72 |
| Nov 25, 1988 | $0.00 | 0.21% | $1.06 |
Comcast Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comcast
CMCSA | $1.61 | 4.94% | 0.81% | $1.31 | Oct 1, 2025 |
AT&T
T | $1.12 | 4.05% | 1.53% | $1.12 | Apr 10, 2025 |
T-Mobile US
TMUS | $4.17 | 1.89% | 0.37% | $2.04 | Aug 29, 2025 |
Telus
TU | $0.85 | 5.30% | 1.58% | $1.00 | Mar 11, 2025 |
Verizon
VZ | $2.71 | 6.50% | 1.68% | $2.65 | Apr 10, 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Comcast been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Comcast has been paying dividends for 37 years, from 1988 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $16.61 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Comcast's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Comcast's most recent dividend payment was $0.33 per share, with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Comcast's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Comcast's highest annual dividend was paid in 1999, when the company distributed $6.30 per share across 2 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Comcast's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing Comcast's dividend payments, the company paid $1.14 per share in 2023 versus $1.22 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.08. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Comcast have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Comcast has paid a total of $9.43 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $2,977.58 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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